Gagnés (en. Won)
/ɡa.ɲe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has won something, often a prize or a contest.
The winning lottery tickets are often taxed.
Les tickets de loterie gagnés sont souvent taxés.
Who has been acquired through victory or success.
They celebrated their won matches this season.
Ils ont célébré leurs matchs gagnés cette saison.
Relating to a success or an advantage obtained.
The winnings gained are motivating for the team.
Les gains gagnés sont motivants pour l'équipe.
Etymology
From the verb 'gagner' in French, deriving from the Latin 'vinare', which means 'to conquer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
won in advance
A certain or guaranteed result.
gagné d'avance
to feel swept away by enthusiasm
To be completely carried away by enthusiasm.
se sentir gagné par l'enthousiasme
to win every time
To be sure to succeed in all circumstances.
gagner à tous les coups
Related Words
to win
To obtain something by effort.
gagner
winner
One who has won a victory or a prize.
gagnant
gain
The profit or advantage obtained.
gain
Slang Meanings
To be successful in a strategy or approach.
He really won by using that tactic.
Il a vraiment gagné en utilisant cette tactique.
To achieve an unexpected success.
She won big time with her last performance.
Elle a gagné big time avec sa dernière performance.